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YD58 BFO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

323,450 mi
Last recorded323,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 BFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 323,450 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2016 323,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint osr (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 303,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 270,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 238,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 190,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 135,867 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 135,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YD58 BFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD58 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD58 BFO registered?

YD58 BFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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